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Muhammad Yunus is a Bangladeshi economist and social entrepreneur best known for founding Grameen Bank and pioneering the concepts of microcredit and microfinance. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his efforts to promote economic and social development from the grassroots level.
Known for: Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism That Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs
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Building Social Business: The New Kind of Capitalism That Serves Humanity's Most Pressing Needs
In this book, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus expands on his concept of social business—a business model designed to address social problems rather than maximize profits. He explains how social businesses can tackle issues such as poverty, healthcare, and education by combining entrepreneurial principles with a mission for social good. Drawing on real-world examples from Grameen Bank and other initiatives, Yunus outlines practical steps for creating sustainable enterprises that serve humanity’s most urgent needs.
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Redefining Capitalism: Why We Need a New Model
Conventional capitalism achieves growth through competition and profit maximization. It celebrates innovation but limits its moral direction. As a result, markets often fail to address issues like poverty, education, healthcare, and environmental degradation precisely because these problems do not p...
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Defining Social Business: From Idea to Reality
A social business is neither a charity nor a conventional for-profit company. It operates under a clear rule: the company must cover its costs, generate enough revenue to sustain itself, and reinvest all profits into expanding its social mission. No dividends are paid to investors except for the ret...
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About Muhammad Yunus
Muhammad Yunus is a Bangladeshi economist and social entrepreneur best known for founding Grameen Bank and pioneering the concepts of microcredit and microfinance. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for his efforts to promote economic and social development from the grassroots level.
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